Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Practice Administrator Salary in Tucson
The median dental practice administrator earns $123,760 a year in the Tucson metro, with the middle half between $98,310 and $159,060.[1]
25th percentile
$98,310
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$123,760
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$159,060
Upper end of the middle half
Tucson runs about 4% lower than the Arizona median and ranks 3rd of 7 Arizona metros. It is about the same as the national median.
Tucson pay range vs. Arizona and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Arizona annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $72,480 | $75,490 | $73,390 |
| 25th percentile | $98,310 | $100,640 | $94,700 |
| Median | $123,760 | $128,850 | $123,860 |
| 75th percentile | $159,060 | $166,190 | $166,100 |
| 90th percentile | $222,950 | $228,340 | $224,340 |
| Mean (average) | $137,780 | $144,130 | $140,970 |
1,640
4.21
1.10
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Dental Practice Administrator salary in Tucson: FAQ
How much do dental practice administrators make in Tucson?
The median dental practice administrator salary in the Tucson metro area is $123,760, with the middle half earning between $98,310 and $159,060 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $72,480 at the 10th percentile to $222,950 at the 90th.
Is Tucson higher or lower than the rest of Arizona?
Tucson runs about 4% lower than the Arizona state median for dental practice administrators. It ranks 3rd of 7 Arizona metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Tucson compare nationally?
Dental Practice Administrator pay in Tucson is about the same as the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental practice administrators work in the Tucson area?
BLS estimates 1,640 dental practice administrators were employed in the Tucson metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.10, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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